{"id":124778,"date":"2026-01-15T20:32:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T20:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/124778\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T20:32:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T20:32:09","slug":"j-alexanders-celebrates-first-dfw-restaurant-with-plano-grand-opening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/124778\/","title":{"rendered":"J. Alexander\u2019s Celebrates First DFW Restaurant with Plano Grand Opening"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/J-Alexanders-Plano-Grand-Opening-DFW-Restaurant.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-222475\" title=\"J. Alexander's Celebrates First DFW Restaurant with Plano Grand Opening\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/J-Alexanders-Plano-Grand-Opening-DFW-Restaurant.jpg\" alt=\"J. Alexander's Celebrates First DFW Restaurant with Plano Grand Opening\" width=\"722\" height=\"481\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Upscale casual restaurant to mark opening with ribbon-cutting, champagne christening and donation to local nonprofit<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-222476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/J-Alexanders-Plano-Grand-Opening-DFW-Restaurant.gif\" alt=\"J. Alexander's Celebrates First DFW Restaurant with Plano Grand Opening\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"\/>Plano, TX\u00a0 (<a title=\"RestaurantNews.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantnews.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">RestaurantNews.com<\/a>)\u00a0 <a title=\"J. Alexander\u2019s\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jalexanders.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">J. Alexander\u2019s<\/a>, the premier dining destination known for its wood-fired cuisine, handcrafted cocktails and refined hospitality, continues its Lone Star State expansion with the debut of its newest location in Plano on Monday, Jan. 26.<\/p>\n<p>Located at 3980 Dallas Parkway, the festivities will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and champagne christening at 3:30 p.m., before welcoming guests into the restaurant at 4 p.m. As part of its introduction to the community, the brand will also make a donation to <a title=\"Children\u2019s Advocacy Center of Collin County\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caccollincounty.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Children\u2019s Advocacy Center of Collin County<\/a>, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization providing hope to children and families affected by child abuse.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJ. Alexander\u2019s support ensures children and families can access resources and protection during some of the most difficult moments they face,\u201d said Erica Stanley, chief advancement officer of Children\u2019s Advocacy Center of Collin County. \u201cWe\u2019re deeply grateful for the generosity that allows our work to continue and strengthens the services available to those who rely on them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/J-Alexanders-Plano-Grand-Opening-DFW-Restaurant-2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-222477\" title=\"J. Alexander's Celebrates First DFW Restaurant with Plano Grand Opening\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/J-Alexanders-Plano-Grand-Opening-DFW-Restaurant-2.jpg\" alt=\"J. Alexander's Celebrates First DFW Restaurant with Plano Grand Opening\" width=\"722\" height=\"481\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Guests in Plano will soon be able to enjoy a menu centered on elevated American fare, complemented by an extensive wine list and handcrafted cocktails. Offerings include prime rib, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, sushi, sandwiches and signature dishes such as the Thai Kai Chicken Salad, Steak Maui and Avocado Bomb. Every detail is designed to deliver a polished yet approachable dining experience.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBringing J. Alexander\u2019s to the Dallas-Fort Worth area is a meaningful step in our continued growth and reflects our confidence in the state,\u201d said G.J. Hart, CEO of SPB Hospitality. \u201cPlano allows us to establish a strong foundation in North Texas, and we\u2019re already looking ahead to expanding our presence with a second location in Prosper later this year. These communities are integral to our strategy as we continue to build momentum across the region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>J. Alexander\u2019s in Plano will operate Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. This will be the concept\u2019s 39th location systemwide and only location in North Texas so far.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about J. Alexander\u2019s or to book a reservation, visit <a title=\"JAlexanders.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jalexanders.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">JAlexanders.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/J-Alexanders-Plano-Grand-Opening-DFW-Restaurant-3.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-222474\" title=\"J. Alexander's Celebrates First DFW Restaurant with Plano Grand Opening\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/J-Alexanders-Plano-Grand-Opening-DFW-Restaurant-3.jpg\" alt=\"J. Alexander's Celebrates First DFW Restaurant with Plano Grand Opening\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>About J. Alexander\u2019s<\/p>\n<p>J. Alexander\u2019s, part of SPB Hospitality, is a premier upscale casual restaurant with locations nationwide. Known for its hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood and expertly curated wine selection, J. Alexander\u2019s offers a refined dining experience with a focus on quality and hospitality. Each dish is crafted with care, reflecting a passion for exceptional food and a commitment to creating memorable moments for every guest. Whether dining in or ordering carryout, the restaurant guarantees an atmosphere where both food and service exceed expectations. For more information, visit <a title=\"JAlexanders.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jalexanders.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">JAlexanders.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Contact:<br \/>Laron Roland<br \/><a title=\"Champion\" href=\"https:\/\/championmgt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Champion<\/a><br \/>469-951-0455<br \/>lroland@championmgt.com<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Upscale casual restaurant to mark opening with ribbon-cutting, champagne christening and donation to local nonprofit Plano, TX\u00a0 (RestaurantNews.com)\u00a0&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":124779,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[37072,160,162,161,67,1623,53964],"class_list":{"0":"post-124778","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-plano","8":"tag-j-alexanders","9":"tag-plano","10":"tag-plano-headlines","11":"tag-plano-news","12":"tag-restaurant","13":"tag-restaurant-news","14":"tag-spb-hospitality"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124778","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=124778"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124778\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/124779"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=124778"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=124778"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=124778"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}